Backlog Justice Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 1, 2022)
Backlog Justice Act of 2022
This bill requires certain actions to address the backlog of untested sexual assault kits. For example, the bill (1) directs the Bureau of Justice Assistance to establish a publicly accessible online database regarding untested kits, and (2) requires the Department of Justice to provide an increased amount of certain grant funding for states that have in place electronic evidence tracking systems for these kits.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 1, 2022
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jul 1, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 1, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 1, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House